exaptation

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌeg-ˌzap-ˈtā-shən\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌeg-ˌzap-ˈtā-shən\

Definition of exaptation word

noun exaptation (biology) The use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved. 1

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Parts of speech for Exaptation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Exaptation

exaptation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

exaptation usage trend in Literature

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